A Renewed Call for Change in Accounting Education Practices

Teaching methodology in accounting education

“…Experiential learning endorses life-long development on a personal and professional level through self-learning and reflection (Hannon, McBride & Burns, 2004). Fouché (2013) describes experiential learning as a method in which students learn from actual experiences and not only from theory. These experiences are generally referred to as 'interventions' (also refer to Chapter 4) and could take on many forms such as case studies, games, simulations, role-plays and field experiences.…”

“…To support the method of instruction, one or more teaching aids (also generally referred to as teaching mediums or teaching tools) may be applied, for example, multimedia, computers and technology (Fouché, 2013). This method of blending teaching strategies and technologies are referred to as 'blended learning' where a variety of technologies, pedagogies, learning theories and delivery modes are combined to build a range of contexts (Prinsloo & Van Rooyen, 2007).…”

“…Interactive learning is described as the method whereby students intermingle with other students, with the subject content (based on the learning material), the lecturer (being the facilitator) and the location or physical learning environment (Fouché, 2013).…”

“…Cooperative learning is, therefore, a method of classroom management and teaching that aims to involve students more in the learning process (Ramsay, Hanlon & Smith, 2000). Fouché (2013) describes cooperative learning as a method where students collaborate to help each other and learn from each other. Therefore, group instruction and group management are central to carrying out an effective cooperative learning environment (Oakley, Felder, Brent & Elhajj, 2004).…”

Nationally hosted tax intervention: Exploring South African students' perceptions of its usefulness to develop pervasive skills

“…Pervasive skills are believed to be developed through the application of experiential learning theory (Dewey 1938) combined with enhanced student engagement (Kolb and Kolb 2005). According to Fouché (2013), pervasive skills development is promoted by applying a wide range of active learning methods embodied by a learner-centred approach where students are encouraged to be actively involved during the entire learning process. Active learning methods include interactive learning and experience-based methods (interventions incorporating case studies, field experiences, games, role-plays and simulations), problem-based learning, cooperative learning and project-based learning.…”